Balmaha Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Balmaha, Central Scotland, United Kingdom. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Balmaha. Expect long, bright days with 188 hours in May and darker periods with just 37 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1290 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Balmaha serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 37% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 12%.
Balmaha vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Balmaha enjoys an average of 1290 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Balmaha
January, Balmaha’s wettest month, receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Balmaha Precipitation page.
